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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Open Letter To Texas Governor Greg Abbott


Dear Gov. Greg Abbott:

I read online on Sunday, September 1, 2019, that you made a statement to the effect that “I am tired of the dying,” or some similar remark, in regards to gun violence in Texas and/or gun violence in general.

  1. No, you aren’t, Greg.  You really aren’t.  Not yet at least.
  2. Why do people need assault weapons, capable of shoot multiple rounds per minute?
  3. “Praying” for the dying to stop… seriously??? 
  4. Why don’t you, as governor of Texas actually step up, and put forth some legislation regarding assault weapon bans, limited rounds per clip, and responsible gun registration for ALL gun owners?  Where is the accountability on the part of gun owners in Texas?  Where is it, Greg?
  5. NO ONE is talking about “taking weapons from cold, dead hands.” NO ONE, Greg.  Likewise, NO ONE is suggesting that, only strengthening existing gun laws and further accountability.
  6. And c’mon, Greg, you know as well as anyone, there is zero correlation between mental health issues and mass shootings.  If you truly, honestly and seriously aren’t aware of that, please, for your constituents, WAKE UP.  Texans deserve better than you.
And when you come to your senses, and wake up, step away from the NRA and President Trump. 
What will it take, Gov. Abbott?  A death in YOUR family? 

Hope you had a great Labor Day!